Maytag 23-11-2197N-002 User Manual

For Future Reference

Write down the model and serial numbers

The model and serial numbers can be

found on the left hand side of the decora-
tive front grille. Use these numbers in any

correspondence or servme calls concerning
your air conditioner.

Para referencia futura

Anote los numeros de modelo y series

Encontrar_ los n6meros de modelos y series en la mano
izquierda del panel decorativo. Use estos numeros en

cualqmer correspondencia o llamadas de servicio respecto
a su aire acondicionado.

Room Air Conditioners for
Double-Hung Windows

Acondicionadores de aire

ambientales para ventanas
de guillotina

Climatiseur d' air individuel

pour fenOtres h guillotine

Pour r6f6rence ult6rieure

Inscrire les numeros de modele et de serie

On trouvera les num_ros de module et de s_rie sur le c6t6
gauche du panneau d6coratif. Utiliser ces num_ros dans

toute correspondance ou tout appel d'entretien au sujet de

son climatiseur ....

Model No.. Modelo No.. N ° de modOle

No..N,,,n,,.oNo,,, 866-M AYTAG 1

Date of'Pulvhase, Fecha de la compra, Date d2ichat

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Important Safety Instructions ooooooooooooooooooooooo

Electrical Shock Hazard

1. Plug unit only into grounded electrical outlet.

2. Do not use an extension cord or plug adapter with this unit.

3. Do not operate unit with front removed.

Failure to follow the above precautions could result in electrical
shock, fire or personal injury.

If the air conditioner has a serial plate rating of 11S volts and up to
and including 7.S amps the unit may be on a fuse or circuit breaker
with other devices. Howevel, the maximum amps of all devices on

that fuse or circuit breaker can not exceed the amps of the filse or
circuit breaker.

If the air conditioner has a serial plate rating ofllS volts and greater
than 7.5 amps it must have its own fuse or circuit breaker, and no
other device or unit should be operated oil that fuse or circuit breaker.

If the air conditioner has a serial plate rating of 230 volts it nmst
have its own fuse or circuit breaker, and no other device or unit
should be operated on that fuse or circuit breaker.

Tile location of tile serial plate that applies to this inodel can be
found on the front page of this Inanual.

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Expanded Polystyrene (gray/white tbam)

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Notice: Do not
operate this air

conditioner
without proper

tiIne delay cir-
cuit protection.

Refer to serial
plate for proper

power supply
requireInents.

RECOMMENDED CIRCUIT WIRE SIZES

?As i_Oall_ d p_ r buildi_g co&)

PROTECTOR SIZE WIRE GAUGE

1S AMP #14 MINIMUM
20 AMP #12 MINIMUM
30 AMP #10 MINIMUM

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115V 230V 230V 230V

15.4 15.4 20A 30A

Product Damage: Do not cut, alter or remove any of tile expand-
ed polystyrene (gray/white foam) inside this air conditioner (Fig. AL

THE white FOAM IS PART OF THE UNIT, NOT PACKING MATERIAL.

For Your Safety: Do not store or use gasoline or other flaInmable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The

fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

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Electrical Requfrements

Important Grounding Requirements

1. This air conditioner has a three-prong grounding plug

on the power supply cord, which must be plugged into
a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle for

your protection against possible shock hazard. For
models up to and including 7.5 amperes use grounding

type wall receptacle to match cord plug (Fig. B).

Caution: We recommend that a qualified electrician
install unit in accordance with the National Electrical

Code and local codes and ordinances.

Caution: Use copper conductors only.

TooJs Needed

• Straight Blade & • Ruler or
Phillips &:rewdrivers tape measure

• Level • Pencil

Wfndew Requfrements

Air conditioner is factory prepared for installation in stan-
dard double hung windows (air conditioner cannot be
installed in other types of windows). The air conditioner

can be installed in windows 23" to 36" wide when filler
panels are used. In windows 19" to 22" wide the air con-

ditioner can be installed without the filler panels. All win-
dows must open at least 12 3/4" vertically.

Install the air conditioner in a window where there will be
enough clearance around the cabinet to allow ample cir-

culation of air through unit.
All supporting parts should be secured to firm wood,

masonry, or metal.

Caution: Do not block ak circulation to outside louvers of

cabinet.

Installation°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°

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Parts List

Mechanical Cabinet
Control Panel

Filter

Filler Panel Installation

1. Place tabbed side (Fig. C) of curtain in tracks on side of

air conditioner cabinet, and slide down the tracks until
the curtain is even top and bottom (Fig. D).

F_go C T,_b_,cdE,_,, F_go D LockE,_c

Filler Panel

Installation in window

23" to 36" wide

1. Open and mark center line of window. Measure and

mark 8 3/4" to the right of the center line and 8 3/4" to
the left of the center line (Fig. F).

Fig oF

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2. Place bracket so that the outside edge rests on the

appropriate 8 3/4" mark, and the back of the bracket is
at the edge of the window sash. Secure brackets with

two (2) 1" long wood screws (Fig. G).

_ _ 1" Long 14_)od Screws

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Lock E¢_¢e

2. Slide the filler panel frame onto

the air conditioner cabinet using
the tracks on the top and bottom

of the unit. Slide the frame as
close to the air conditioner as pos-

sible so that the curtain locks into
place. Gently pull the frame out

until it is the correct length for
your application (Fig. E).

Hgo E

Tabbed

E,_¢e

Curtain

Track

3. To overcome storm window interference, securely

attach 2" wide wood strips to the window stool and sill,
with either nails or screws. Strips should be as long as

window opening and flush with back side of stool.
Thickness of strips should be controlled by amount of
interference (Fig. H).

_o _ Air Conditioner Base Storm l/Vindow

Frame

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SIDE VIEI/V l/Vood Strips

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Window I staHa fo

4. Keeping a firm grip on air conditioner, carefully center

air conditioner in window opening with the bottom
bar between the window stool and the angle bracket.

Air conditioner should slant slightly downward on the
outside as shown by half a bubble off on a carpenters

level. This outward pitch prevents water from entering
the room (Fig. I).

Bottom
Filh, r

Panel
Track

FilleT' Board

(Optional)

SIDE VIEW

5. Close the window until it touches behind air condi-
tioner top bar. Slide filler panels outward until they

touch window sash tracks. (Do not release grip on air
conditioner until lower window sash is in final posi-
tion) (Fig. J).

6. Secure top of filler panels by driving 5/8" long wood
screws into window sash through mounting holes in

top slides.

7. Secure bottom of filler panels by driving S/8" long

screws into window sill through filler panel tabs.

8. Cut foam seal to width of window and install between
upper and lower window sash {Fig. J).

Installation in window

19" to 22" wide

(Do not attach filler panels for this application)

1. Refer to steps 1 and 2 of preceding instructions.

2. Close window until it touches behind top bar

(Fig. J).

3. Fasten lower window sash to window frame using fin-
ishing nails, wood screws, or "L" brackets (Fig. K).

FfgoK

Nails/

L-Bracket

14{md ,Sill Filler Panel INSIDE VIEW

Lower

Window

Sash

5/8" Wood Screw

I 5/,_"

Wood Screws

4. If filler is required on sides of air conditioner, cut foam
seal to size and fill both sides.

5. Cut foam seal to width of window and install between
upper and lower window sash {Fig. J).

Caution: Do not drill a hole in bottom pan. Unit is

designed to operate with approximately 1/2" of water in
bottom pan.

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Operation°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°

Mechanfcal Oentyel Panel

Tile pictured control panel is similar to your panel.

off

Hig,h Cool

Thermostat

Control Functions

1. Master Control: Turns unit on and off. Selects desired

function of unit, (COOL) cooling with continuous air
circulation or (FAN) air circulation without cooling.

2.Thermostat: Controls unit thermostat, which regulates

room temperature by automatically turning compressor
on and off.

Cooling Operation

1. Turn thermostat to the coolest setting.

2. Turn master control to HI COOL.

3. If room becomes too cool for comfort, turn thermostat

counter-clockwise until compressor turns off (air circu-
lating fan will remain in operation).

4. When desired comfort level is reached, Master Control

may be turned to a lower setting.

5. To turn the unit off, or in the event of a power inter-

ruption, turn Master Control to OFF.

Air Circulation Without Cooling

To circulate and filter air:

1. Turn Master Control to HIGH or LOW FAN.

Caution: If air conditioner is shut off, wait a minimum of
three minutes before restarting.

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Operation°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°

Front P3 el

Fig° L

Remove ,screw fi'om both sides of cabim¢

Decorative Front Removal

1. Turn the unit off and remove the plug from the outlet.

2. Remove the screws on either side of the cabinet (Fig. L).

3. Gently pull forward while grasping both sides of the decorative front.

4. To replace the decorative front, line up the top and bottom and sides,
and gently press into position.

5. Reattach the screws on both sides of the decorative front. Make sure
the decorative front is secure before reconnecting the plug and operat-

ing the unit.

Directing Airflow

Unit is engineered with adjustable louvers to direct discharge airflow. Louvers are manually adjusted by moving levers in
direction of desired airflow.

Maintenance°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°

Cleaning the Air Filter FigoM A_,'S.t,T _'_,_._t,.,_.Lo.,,_.,'_

Every two weeks: Clean the Filter

1. Turn master control to OFF. 7

2. Remove the air filter by grasping the top corners and pulling it up and
out of the unit (Fig. M).

3. Wash in hot soapy water, rinse and shake dry.

4. Replace the filter, with the front of the filter toward you.

5. To dry the filter thoroughly, run your unit for a few minutes. Remember,

only a clean filter works properly and delivers top efficiency at every setting.

Note: Failure to keep air filter clean will result in poor air circulation.
DO NOT operate without filter. This can render the unit inoperable. Decorative Front

Proper use and care of your air conditioner will help ensure longer life of
the unit. It is recommended to have the unit inspected annually, as well as having the coils and condensate water pas-

sages cleaned. Expense of the annual inspection is the consumers" responsibility.

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Maintenance°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°

Avoid Service Checklist

Before calling for service, review this/isL It may save you time and expense. This fist includes
common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.

Occurrence Possible Cause Solutions

Air conditioner will not operate • Wall plug disconnected,

• House fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped,

• Power switch in OFF position. v/ Turn power switch to ON position.

• Unit accidentally turned off by moving the _/Wait approximately 3 minutes,
thermostat to a higher temperature and then Listen for the compressor to start.
imlnediately turned back to a colder position.

• Unit turned off and then on too quickly. _/If air conditioner is turned off,

• TherInostat set too low- for cooling, _/Adjust thermostat to higher setting for cooling.

Air from unit does not
feel cold enough

Air conditioner cooling,
but room is too warm --

ice forming on cooling coil
behind decorative front

Air conditioner cooling,
but room too warm --

NO ice forming on cooling coil
behind decorative front

• Selector in FAN position.

• Wherlnostat set too warm.

• Room temperature below 70°E v/ Cooling may not occur until room

• Outdoor temperature below 70°E

• Dirty air filter -- air restricted.

• TherInostat set too cold for nighttime cooling. _/To defrost tile coil, set selector to FAN position.

• Dirty air filter -- air restricted.

• Therlnostat set too wartn.

• Fan selector set on LOW.

• Air directional louvers positioned improperly. _/Position louvers for better air distribution.

• Front of unit is blocked by drapes, blinds,
furniture, etc. -- restricts air distribution.

• Doors, windows, registers, etc. open --
cold air escapes.

• Unit recently turned on in hot room.

• Insufficient cooling capacity.

Air conditioner turns on and off rapidly

• Dirty air filter -- air restricted.

• Outside temperature extremely hot.

Noise when unit is cooling

• Air movement sound.

• Sound of fan hitting water-moisture
removal system.

• Window- vibration -- poor installation.

Water dripping inside
when unit is cooling

Water dripping outside
when unit is cooling

• Improper installation. _/Tilt air conditioner slightly to tile outside to

• Unit removing large quantity of moisture
from humid rooln.

_/Push plug firmly into wall outlet.

_Z Replace fuse with time delay type

or reset circuit breaker.

wait 3 minutes before restarting,

_/Set selector to COOL position.

_/Set therInostat to colder temperature.

temperature rises above 70°E

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To defrost tile coil, set selector to FAN position.

Then, set thermostat to warmer position.

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Clean filter. Refer to "Cleaning Air Filter" section.

To defrost, set selector to FAN.

Then, set thermostat to a normal position.

_/Clean air filter.

Refer to "Cleaning Air Filter" section.

_/Set therInostat to colder setting.

_/Set fan speed selector to HIGH

for maximum cooling.

_/Clear blockage in front of unit.

_/Close doors, windows, registers, etc.

_/Allow additional time to remove "stored heat"

from walls, ceiling, floor and furniture.

_/Reconfirm tile required cooling capacity

with your dealer.

_/Clean air filter.

Refer to "Cleaning Air Filter" section.

_/Set fan on high speed to bring air past cooling

coils more frequently.

_/The sound of rushing air is normal. If too loud,

turn selector to lower fail setting.

_/This is normal when hulnidity is high.

Close doors, windows and registers.

_/Refer to installation instructions --

check with installer,

allow water drainage. Refer to installation
instructions -- check with installer.

_/This is normal during excessively humid days.

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Warrantyoooooooooooooooooooo

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For Models Installed
in North America -

If Service or Parts are Required

First, make recommended checks. If it appears that
service or parts are still required, see your room air

conditioner warranty "How to Obtain Warranty Service or
Parts".

For Models Installed
Outside of North America

For room air conditioners purchased for use outside of
North America, the manufacturer does not extend any

warranty either expressed or implied. Consult your local
dealer for any warranty terms extended by the importer in

your country.

Room Air Conditioner Warranty

(Within the 48 contiguous United States, state of Hawaii,

the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Canada)

Full (FiveYear) Parts and Labor Warranty

During the five years after the date of original purchase,
Fedders North America will, through its authorized ser-

vicers and free of charge to the owner or any subsequent
user, repair or replace any parts which are defective in

material or workmanship due to normal use. Ready access
to the air conditioner is the responsibility of the owner.

Note: In the event of any required parts replacement
within the period of this warranty, Fedders North

America replacement parts shall be used and will be war-
ranted only for the period remaining on the original war-

ranty.

Exceptions

The above warranty does not cover failure to function
caused by damage to the unit while in your possession

(other than damage caused by defect or malfunction), or
by its improper installation, or by unreasonable use of the

unit, including without limitation, failure to provide rea-
sonable and necessary maintenance or to follow the writ-

ten Installation and Operating Instructions. If the unit is
put to commercial, business, rental, or other use or appli-

cation other than for consumer use, we make no war-
ranties, express or implied, including but not limited to,

any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for par-
ticular use or purpose.

THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THE ABOVE EXPRESS

WARRANTY ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES

THEREFOR, NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE
MADE. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT

LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER-

CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO FIVE YEARS

FROM THE DATE OF ORI(;INAL PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT

SHALL FEDDERS NORTH AMERICA BE LIABLE FOR INDI-

RECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,

EVEN IF ADVISED IN ADVANCE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED, ARE MADE TO ANY BUYER UPON RESALE.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion or

limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

No warranties are made for units sold outside of the above
stated areas. Your distributor or final seller may provide a

warranty on units sold outside of these areas.

How to Obtain
Warranty Service or Parts

Service for your room air conditioner will be provided by
CareCo, a division of the manufacturer with authorized

independent CareCo servicers nationwide.

Note: Before calling for service, carefully read the
Installation and Operating Instructions booklet. Then if

you need service:

1. Call a CareCo authorized servicer and advise them of

model number, serial number, date of purchase and
nature of complaint. Service will be provided during
normal working hours. Contact your dealer for the

name of an authorized servicer if unknown to you.

2. If your dealer is unable to give you the name of a ser-

vicer or if you need other assistance, call the following
toll-free number for the name of an authorized servicer

or authorized parts distributor:

1-866-MAYTAG 1

or you may write:
CareCo, Service Department

415 W. Wabash Ave., P.O.Box 200
Effingham, IL 62401

Proof of Purchase Date

It is the responsibility of the consumer to establish the
original purchase date for warranty purposes. We recom-

mend that a bill of sale, cancelled check, or some other
appropriate payment record be kept for that purpose.

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